Question:
How do you bill for intrapulmonary percussive ventilation (IPV)?
Answer:
IPV should be reported with code 94640, the use of this code for IPV was clarified in a 2010 AMA Coding Communication. This coding guideline is specific to a pneumatic device that delivers a high-flow-rate burst of air and aerosol to the lungs.
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